We are officially down to the final 5 days to save up to $680 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket. These lowest rates of the year disappear on February 27 at 11:59 p. If you’ve been mapping out your 2026 tech event calendar, this isn’t the moment to wait. Register now to lock in your savings before prices increase.

What to expect at Disrupt 2026 Each year, Disrupt brings together 10,000+ founders, tech leaders, and VCs at San Francisco’s Moscone West.

From October 13–15, you’ll gain valuable takeaways and curated networking opportunities designed to elevate your startup trajectory, accelerate your career, or strengthen your portfolio.

Key insights from today’s tech heavyweights Last year, Disrupt featured 200+ onstage conversations with 250+ top voices shaping the tech ecosystem.

Expect the same level of powerful, candid conversations this year. Highlights from 2025 include the following: Top investors from Insight Partners, GV, and Moxxie share what to remember while raising a Series A. Roy Lee, viral rage-bait expert and founder of Cluely, says brand awareness alone won’t sustain growth and urges startups to focus on social media virality. Kevin Rose, founder of Diggs, has one rule for evaluating AI hardware investments: ”If you feel like you should punch someone in the face wearing it, you probably shouldn’t invest in it.

” Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana made it clear onstage that the company will not stand for vandalism against its robotaxis.

Keep an eye on the event page as we roll out the 2026 agenda.

Create meaningful connections through curated networking Last year, more than 20,000 curated meetings took place across three days.

This year, we’re rolling out improved networking technology to make those connections even more targeted and efficient. Meet the one person who can change the trajectory of your startup. You get: Direct access to founders, VCs, and operators actively building. Conversations that turn into funding, partnerships, and key hires. Tactical insights you can apply immediately. Early visibility into where tech is heading next.

Witness the intense startup pitch showdown Startup Battlefield is where 200 TechCrunch-selected, pre-Series A startups compete for $100,000 in equity-free funding, global visibility, and direct access to the industry’s top investors.

This iconic pitch competition has helped launch breakout companies like Discord, Cloudflare, and Trello.

First-row seat to innovative breakthroughs Over 300 startup exhibitors will showcase innovations across the venue, especially in the Expo Hall, where foot traffic converges.

Discover tomorrow’s breakthroughs and today’s solutions — all in one place.

More ways to connect with the Bay Area tech scene Throughout Disrupt Week, October 11–17, TechCrunch Disrupt Side Events will take place across the Bay Area beyond the main venue.

Attend a post-event cocktail hour, grab breakfast before the day begins, or even host your own off-site panel.

The opportunities to make powerful connections around Disrupt are endless.

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